Eppington links guests with Thomas Jefferson

Colonial Dance Club of Richmond members Dean Ludwig and Linda Macdonald perform in front of the Eppington plantation house during a previous Heritage Day.

Visit Eppington Plantation, the home of Thomas Jefferson's brother-in-law, during its annual Heritage Day on Sat., Oct. 6, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Rare house and grounds tours of the 1770s plantation will be conducted during the celebration. Weather permitting, guests can also see the house from a bird's eye view in a tethered hot air balloon ride. Join in colonial dancing, hear period music and learn about life in Colonial Chesterfield County. There will also be games, activities and food for the entire family. Admission is free.

For more information, call 751-4946 or visit www.chesterfieldtourism.com.

Eppington Plantation is located at 14201 Epps Fall Rd.